The importance of the lubricant industry

Where can you find lubricants? That’s easy.

In everything that lifts. Everything that loads.

Everything that twists or turns. Everything that bores or batters. Everything that rotates, rolls or reciprocates. Screws, stamps or spins. Pushes, pulls, propels or pumps.

In short, lubricants keep the world working . . . and moving.

The lubricant industry—with a virtually limitless array of oils and greases, painstakingly tailored to meet an equally endless list of applications—is vital to the global economy. Essential to commerce. Critical to innovation.

Lubricants are used in the manufacturing, automotive, construction, agriculture, mining, energy, forestry, mechanical, HVAC and food-and-beverage sectors, among others.

They minimize friction, wear and drag. They curb corrosion. They offer excellent shock load. They provide a superior seal. All in the harshest conditions—extreme pressure, heavy loads, rugged conditions, wide-ranging weather and temperatures.

BOSS Lubricants is proud to represent the industry that keeps the world moving.

BOSS is a longstanding member of the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA), established in 1948 as the voice of an industry that produces more than 25% of the automotive lubricants and 75% of the metalworking fluids in North America, improves performance and boosts efficiency.

Watch the videos below to learn how the lubricant industry impacts industry, the economy, and our day-to-day life.